Carragher told the Liverpool website: "He did very well at Burnley. You could see his hold-up play and his work ethic, and when he got chances he finished more often than not. He had a very good season.

"He is someone Brendan Rodgers knows from the lower leagues from years before. It will be up to him when he gets chances to try to get goals that will cement him in the first team."

As for Milner, his industry and work ethic will endear him to the Reds fans, and make him a success at Anfield, according to Carragher.

The pair crossed paths on many occasions during the defender's distinguished Premier League career, and he admitted Liverpool were forced to make special plans for his work rate.

Engine room: Carragher has lauded Milner's work ethic (Image: Getty)

"You know what he's about in terms of his work ethic and his great stamina," Carragher added.

"Every time we played Manchester City, the fitness coach would come in with the running stats and he would always blow everyone off the chart.

"That's his game, so he'll bring that to the club. He gets goals as well, which is an added bonus.

"He's also an experienced player who has won trophies and that's what we need at this time in the squad."